Society and cultural forms in nineteenth century England
By: Simon Dentith.
Series: Social history in perspective
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: England -- Social conditions -- 19th century.
Description: This book maps the cultural history of nineteenth-century England in the light of extraordinary transformations. From the familiar novels of George Eliot to the less familiar poetry of Chartism, from Pre-Raphaelite to genre painting, from Cobbett to the Arts and Crafts movement, Simon Dentith contextualises the rich and varied cultural achievements of this crucial century.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-197) and index.